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P678 NLN

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,978 mi
Last recorded137,978 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 NLN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 137,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 134,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 134,131 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 130,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 130,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fan belt fraying

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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P678 NLN is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P678 NLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P678 NLN registered?

P678 NLN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P678 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 NLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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